This was so perfect... you made me tear up and made me smile at the same time, how did you do it?

I love the idea behind the story, of Elphias remembering the people he lost in the war and writing letters to them. The fact that he'd gone through so many wars in his life and lost so many people he cared about is so painful. War is really the most horrible invention of mankind...

Oh, Fabian and Gideon... :( It really is painful to imagine two boys so young, so cheery, so full of life, to be gone so soon. And obviously, from the perspective of an old man like Elphias, that has an even stronger impact.

I loved all the details you included about the two brothers. I loved their jokes and their laughter, and how they would unnerve Moody to no end. I loved the mention of the Marauders as well, I can totally see them growing close so quickly. I loved that you could make me smile despite the sadness of the piece, even with that little glimpse of the Weasleys at the funeral. That was such a nice touch.

This was such a lovely piece, and your writing was just beautiful and so powerful, really amazing job. I hope that you'll have more soon, and I'll try to be back for it (even if it'll probably break my heart...)